Official Novak Crawler Products Thread

[Steve Weiss]

Hey guys,

I just wanted to create a thread so that we could try to consolodate as much information possible in one place so that you don't have to go searching through 10 different threads in an effort to find the information you're looking for.

Charlie and I will do our best to check in here from time to time, but I strongly urge you to email or call us with your questions for the fastest response!

Steve@teamnovak.com, charlie@teamnovak.com tech@teamnovak.com

(949)833-8873

-Steve

[rockwerks]

we have one of the new novak brushed rooster crawlers. NO matter how we program our radios and we have tried different radios and motor combinations it always is lurchy running forward and smooth as silk running in reverse. I was able to dial out some of the issues with radio trim but its still 2 times smoother in reverse than forward. any thoughts

[cartronicshn]

Steve, thanks for your customer support, all i have had are good experinces with your products from a long time ago, and the only one time i needed my first crawler system upgraded, well charlie took great care of me, so right now i have 2 new goats waiting to go on my super tuber and i will post all my findings.

[NU2KRAWLIN]

I installed my new rooster crawler esc this evening, i am having the same problem rockwerks is having with his smooth in reverse very glitchy in foward. Yes i have installed the capacitors, any suggestions.

[rockwerks]

Originally Posted by NU2KRAWLIN

I installed my new rooster crawler esc this evening, i am having the same problem rockwerks is having with his smooth in reverse very glitchy in foward. Yes i have installed the capacitors, any suggestions.

and yes my caps are installed also

[NU2KRAWLIN]

I have even tried standing my antenna straight up with no improvement.:-(

[NU2KRAWLIN]

Here is a picture of my setup.

[JasonInAugusta]

I'm assuming you guys have set the servo reversing on throttle to normal, EPAs to 100%, and set the throttle sub-trim to 0, then set the throttle trim to 0 before programming...

...and have you checked to make sure that the motor timing is set to 0 degrees?

[rockwerks]

Originally Posted by JasonInAugusta

I'm assuming you guys have set the servo reversing on throttle to normal, EPAs to 100%, and set the throttle sub-trim to 0, then set the throttle trim to 0 before programming...

...and have you checked to make sure that the motor timing is set to 0 degrees?

yes sir all done many times. The only way I can get it to work is with the throttle epa set into the - range and still is not smooth

[JasonInAugusta]

Kind of figured you had done so...just wasn't sure about pebble pounder.

[SACCO]

I am having the same problem with my rooster crawler. It also likes to unload/glitch about every 5-6 minutes.

[rockwerks]

Originally Posted by SACCO

I am having the same problem with my rooster crawler. It also likes to unload/glitch about every 5-6 minutes.

this happens on very low throttle correct? just barely on?

[SACCO]

Yep. When I try to crawl, it just lurches/unloads/glitches for a second. Sucks when you are on a sidehill or touchy spot.

[rockwerks]

Originally Posted by SACCO

Yep. When I try to crawl, it just lurches/unloads/glitches for a second. Sucks when you are on a sidehill or touchy spot.

turn your forward epa to under 50 and try that, I had to go even lower

[SACCO]

I am having all kinds of electical probs. I had to take my M8 off my rigs and put in AM units I had. No epa unless I crack em open. I do have an FM Mx-3 that I am gonna put in one of my rigs tomorrow.

Thanks for the tip. The rooster rocks and has awesome drag brake, it just likes to glitch every now and then.

[rockwerks]

Originally Posted by SACCO

I am having all kinds of electical probs. I had to take my M8 off my rigs and put in AM units I had. No epa unless I crack em open. I do have an FM Mx-3 that I am gonna put in one of my rigs tomorrow.

Thanks for the tip. The rooster rocks and has awesome drag brake, it just likes to glitch every now and then.

we could not get it set with either the M8 or M11, but will work ok with the JR R-1 but still not acceptable to me

[JohnRobHolmes]

Regarding the different speeds in reverse and forwards, I know you set the timing to zero, but did you set it with an ampmeter or just by the marks on the can? Also, if your brush hoods are not aligned to center you wont be able to get a true zero timing.

[rockwerks]

Originally Posted by johnrobholmes

Regarding the different speeds in reverse and forwards, I know you set the timing to zero, but did you set it with an ampmeter or just by the marks on the can? Also, if your brush hoods are not aligned to center you wont be able to get a true zero timing.

yep been building motors for over 13 years, not new to it. used hood alignment tool from Dan's and meter to set zero. was about 1/2 degree off mark on can. scratched a new mark on it.... even tried several other motors from an old reedy 13t to a brand new axiom 55t. all work the same way. stuttery forward and smooth as a baby's butt in reverse

[JohnRobHolmes]

Good deal. I know that most of us crawlers dont go as far as aligning the hood. That takes the motor out of the equation for sure, especially since you have tried multiples.

[rockwerks]

Originally Posted by johnrobholmes

Good deal. I know that most of us crawlers dont go as far as aligning the hood. That takes the motor out of the equation for sure, especially since you have tried multiples.

Ive had those Dans motor stands and tools for over 15 years now.